GRE Word List
PROPONENT
one who argues in favor of something : advocate
The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.
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|---|---|
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
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| gruel | a thin porridge |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| politic | political |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| arbiter | a person with power to decide a dispute : judge |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |